About
I am Melissa, a passionate instructional designer dedicated to crafting engaging learning experiences. With a Master's degree in Classics from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (2015), I discovered my love for instructional design and its potential to merge my enthusiasm for teaching with my commitment to facilitating effective learning.
During my pursuit of a Master's degree in Library and Information Sciences (2019), I delved deeper into the realm of instructional design, expanding my expertise in key areas such as Instructional Design and Accessibility, Open Educational Resources (OER) and Creative Commons, as well as Promotion and Outreach. Building upon this foundation, I have honed my skills in developing informative and captivating e-learning content. Additionally, I specialize in employing facilitation techniques that foster learner engagement and active participation across diverse audiences.
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Education
[2017] - [2019]
[University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign]
M.S. Library & Information Sciences
[2013] - [2015]
[University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign]
M.A. Classics
[2009] - [2013]
[Illinois Wesleyan University]
B.A. Greek and Roman Studies
Publications
Fife, D., Stephens, M. N., Lyons, A., & Huang, M. (2021). Leader responsibility for diversity, equity, inclusion & justice in academic libraries: An exploratory study. The Journal of Academic Librarianship, 47(4), 1-8. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.acalib.2021.102361
Huang, M. (2013, April 20). Vestal Virgins of Rome: Images Of Power [Conference presentation]. John Wesley Powell Student Research Conference 2013, 24th Annual Conference, Bloomington, IL, United States. https://digitalcommons.iwu.edu/jwprc/2013/oralpres5/3/
Huang, M. (2015, March 25-28). The Silence of the Gods: Supernatural Phenomena in Tacitus’ Annales [Conference presentation]. CAMWS 2015 Convention, Boulder, CO, United States. https://camws.org/sites/default/files/meeting2015/Abstracts2015/468.silenceofgods.pdf
Huang, M., & Yadon, K. (2021, September 9). Canvas: I didn’t know I could do that [Conference presentation]. Center for Teaching Excellence, Western Colorado University, Gunnison, CO 81230. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Jd94bpwqWdVZ9pC3hjXpTZH4YnP6SHQ2/view?usp=sharing
Huang, M., & Yadon, K. (2021, September 20-24). Is Your Copyright in Jeopardy?: A Creative Commons Game for All Levels [Conference presentation]. Online Learning Consortium Accelerate 2021 Convention, Virtual. https://onlinelearningconsortium.org/olc-accelerate-2021-session-page/?session=9979&kwds=copyright,in,jeopardy